Employer Guidelines

New employers are provided with a current copy of the Cooperative Education Employer Handbook.

The major sections of the Guidelines describe employer responsibilities in the following areas:

Nature of Employment

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Discrimination and Sexual Harassment

Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)

Employer Responsibility

Employment Security

Fair Labor Standards Act

Fringe Benefits

Student Health Insurance

Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA)

Income Taxes

International Students

Job Training Partnership Act

Jury Duty

Liability Insurance

Problems – Student Performance

Social Security Tax

Student Athletes

Students as Consultants or Independent Contractors

Targeted-Job Tax Credits for Employers

Worker’s Compensation

Information contained in this website has been prepared for the express purpose of clarifying personnel responsibilities and the role of employers participating in the cooperative education program with Northeastern University. Use of this information by other parties or for reasons other than its intended purpose may result in either inaccurate or incorrect application.

This information is provided for informational purposes only, and may not be relied upon as legal advice. A full understanding of federal and state laws as they pertain to any of these topics is the sole responsibility of the employer.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action educational institution and employer.